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Interesting read… a PURELY political interview (the word ‘piano’ doesn’t even appear!).
Thanks, Trent. A VERY interesting article. I like how the interviewer tries to use one of Bruce’s songs against him, but Bruce turns it right around on him. I guess I had never thought of The Way It Is in reference to the current political campaign, but it definitely fits. I wonder what other Bruce songs could be interpreted politically …perhaps Circus on the Moon?
MVF wrote:Thanks, Trent. A VERY interesting article. I like how the interviewer tries to use one of Bruce’s songs against him, but Bruce turns it right around on him. I guess I had never thought of The Way It Isin reference to the current political campaign, but it definitely fits. I wonder what other Bruce songs could be interpreted politically …perhaps Circus on the Moon?I agree. Very interesting article.
Hmm… other Bruce songs that could be politically interpreted? Look Out Any Window has a pretty unambiguous environmental-political message, especially concerning the Chesapeake Bay. Likewise Barren Ground. Defenders Of The Flag is pretty much an in-your-face smack at small-town good ol’ boy politicos/leaders who wrap themselves in the flag or God in self-serving ways. Jacob’s Ladder was a direct commentary on the tv preachers of the 80s who were influential in religion AND politics. I’m sure there are more, but those kinda rolled outta my head first.
Rich
“We’re gonna travel faster than light, so do up your overcoat tight, and you’ll go anywhere you want to decide.” – R. Davies
sad to see bruce say the economy is more important than the war.
Thats the biggest thing wrong with this planet. money.
Kind regards
Dave Rich
daverich wrote:sad to see bruce say the economy is more important than the war.Thats the biggest thing wrong with this planet. money.
Bruce Hornsby:
“As far as the voters go, I think the main issue right now is the economy, and then the war. With the economy going to hell these days, it’s overtaken the war as the main issue, and I understand that.
“Maybe I’m splitting hairs,but I don’t think Bruce is saying the economy is more important than the war. Isn’t he saying he understands why other people feel this way?
I do agree with you about money. When someone places the value of things over human lives it is truly sad.
Jackie
treah wrote:daverich wrote:sad to see bruce say the economy is more important than the war.Thats the biggest thing wrong with this planet. money.
Bruce Hornsby:
“As far as the voters go, I think the main issue right now is the economy, and then the war. With the economy going to hell these days, it’s overtaken the war as the main issue, and I understand that.
“Maybe I’m splitting hairs,but I don’t think Bruce is saying the economy is more important than the war. Isn’t he saying he understands why other people feel this way?
yeah you’re probably right.
Kind regards
Dave Rich
In keeping with the Bruce and Politics theme, let me post an email I received this afternoon from one of our local politicos:
Friends:
Here is some information passed on regarding a local appearance by Michelle Obama with Governor and First Lady Kaine and music by Bruce Hornsby.Charles F. Stanton
Peninsula Democrats
757-344-2277 CellGood Day everyone Michelle Obama will be in Norfolk and there will be limited seating!. If you wish to attend, please click on the link below. Please send to others! Please see attachment and read info below!
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/MONorfolkAug6?custom1=Gaylene+KanoytonThank you for signing on our host committee for Michelle Obama’s event featuring Bruce Hornsby at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk on Aug. 6th. Finalized event details are as follows:
[list:b8a37]6:00 Doors Open
Tickets- $2,500/$1,000/$250/$100$10,000 CoHost (raise/contribute)
$2,500 (includes VIP reception, priority seating, and photograph)
$1,000 (includes photograph and priority seating)
$250 Orchestra Section
$100 per guestPlease Note: Due to new security requirements all RSVPs must be received by Monday, August 4th.
Invitation: Attached is the invitation. This copy is personalized for you so any guest that you invite can be attributed to you and we have a hard RSVP count.
RSVP Process: There are four methods to RSVP for the event.
Phone: To RSVP by phone please contact the Mid-Atlantic Finance Desk at (202) 543-2660
Online: Below is a personal contribution link. This is your personalized link to the event fundraising page. This link can be cut and pasted into any email and it will indicate that the RSVP and contribution was at your request: https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/MONorfolkAug6?custom1=Gaylene+Kanoyton
Fax: To RSVP by fax please have your guests complete the contribution from attached and fax it to the campaign office at (202) 350-6094
Check: To RSVP and contribute by check please have your guests fill out the attached contribution form and mail it along with their check to:[list:b8a37][list:b8a37]Please make checks payable to:
OBAMA VICTORY FUND
Attn: Mid-Atlantic Finance
Norfolk August 6th
430 S. Capitol Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20003[/list:u:b8a37][/list:u:b8a37]
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/OVFMidAtlantic [/list:u:b8a37]
Well, there is is, verbatim, as I got it. I’ll leave political opining to other forums, but I thought I’d pass this on, since it’s Bruce.I was going to attach the PDF “invitation” that came with the mailing, but the site very wisely doesn’t accept atachments with PDF extensions. So, if any of you want it, drop me a private message, and I’ll forward the PDF to you. The event is probably a little expensive for me, but I’m sure there are those of you out there who can swing it if you want to.
– Rich
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